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7 Former Olympic Cities You Should Visit

With the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games just around the corner, we’ve been thinking about past Olympics: the retro logos, the athletes’ classic uniforms, the spectacular venues, and of course, the incredible moments. Admittedly, recent doping scandals and commercialization have made the upcoming Games a bit less palatable. However, the pitfalls of modern sport shouldn’t…

The Best Places to Go Zip-Lining in the World

John Y. Can/Flickr While zip lines are often associated with military boot camps, the aerial runways are typically used by thrill-seeking vacationers these days. Folks choose to soar above trees and fly over beaches to feel like a superhero for a few minutes. And while the jolt of adrenalin may not be enough to plan…

8 Awesome Fishing Trips Around the World

Whether you’re an expert angler or a fair-weather fishing fan, a fishing trip is a great way to relax along the water with friends or family — though there’s also the potential bonus of a fresh supper. From tagging trout in Ireland to stalking salmon in New York, fishing requires a great deal of patience.…

Where to Find the Best Skiing in Japan

For many travelers, Japan evokes images of modern cities, Shinto shrines, and of course, amazing sushi and ramen. Few people would add skiing and snowboarding to that list, but for winter sports enthusiasts, Japan remains a best-kept secret. Like most ski resorts in the Northern Hemisphere, Japan’s prime ski season is from January through March,…

Video: What It’s Like to Go Dog Sledding in Alaska

Brimming with mind-blowingly beautiful places (the magical Mendenhall Glacier and Denali National Park come to mind first), Alaska unsurprisingly figures on many a traveler’s bucket list. Though it’s largely uninhabited, the last frontier is packed with adventurous activities — many of which can’t be replicated elsewhere in the world (or captured in a photograph). Some…

The World’s Best Destinations for Sailing

Whether for recreation or for sport, sailing is one of the great joys of traveling. If these two activities also happen to fall at the top of your favorite hobbies, it makes perfect sense to combine them. After all, there are important (and enticing) elements that sailing and traveling share, such as movement, exploration, gorgeous…

5 Top-Skigebiete für einen perfekten Winterurlaub

Foto: Flickr/ /kallu Im Sonnenlicht glitzernder Schnee, blauer Himmel, schneebedeckte Gipfel und eine endlos erscheinende, verlockende Piste vor Augen – ein Traum für jene, die jedes Jahr aufs Neue die Wintermonate herbeisehnen in denen es heißt: Ab in den Skiurlaub! Es gibt unzählige Skigebiete in Europa, die mit einem vielseitigen Angebot an wunderbar präparierten Pisten,…

8 Bucket-List Hikes That Will Transform You

Hiking is a unique and special activity that usually guarantees pretty scenery, well-earned endorphins, and even some spiritual goodness. It will also remind you how little you need to actually survive. Cheryl Strayed’s book, “Wild,” highlights her own 1,100-mile solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. And while her trek inspired many to tackle a…

50 States, 50 Marathons: Awesome Races Around the U.S.

Photo courtesy of Flickr/Metropolitan Transportation Authority of the State of New York According to Running USA, the number of folks who crossed the finish line during a marathon increased nearly 300 percent between 1990 and 2014. In 2015, the New York City Marathon, the largest in the world, drew 49,595 finishers alone. But not all…

Ab auf die Piste! Reisetipps für Wintersportler

Die Tage werden länger, die Nächte kühler, der erste Frost überzieht die Windschutzscheiben des Autos, die Luft riecht nach Winter. Während viele Menschen dem Sommer nachtrauern, freuen sich Schnee-Enthusiasten auf den Beginn der Skisaison. Wer seinen Winterurlaub noch nicht gebucht hat, sollte dies bald tun, denn die beliebten Hotels sind schnell ausgebucht. Hier sind ein…